Obituaries

Mary Nell Alvis

Mary Nell Alvis

Oct 14, 2018

Mary Nell Alvis, age 80, was a beautiful, strong, brave, spiritual lady who cherished being a daughter, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Mary went to meet our Lord and Savior on October 14th, 2018.  She was born October 25, 1937 in Cayuga, Texas to her parents Wanda and Morris (Ned) Alvis. Mary was preceded in death by her...

James Earl Gibbons

James Earl Gibbons

Oct 13, 2018

James Earl Gibbons, 79, of Kaufman, TX passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 13, 2018. James was born to Robert Lee and Freda May Gibbons on August 10, 1939 in McKinney, TX. James married Angelena Gibbons in 1985. He lived in scurry and finally in Kaufman since 1970. James loved to play his guitar, even writing his own songs and making...

Noreen Cooper Loughan

Noreen Cooper Loughan

Oct 13, 2018

Noreen Cooper Loughan, 85, of Kaufman, TX, passed away on October 13, 2018 in Grand Prairie, TX. Noreen was born in Battle Creek, MI on May 17, 1933 to Frank and Carol Bell Copper. Noreen was married to James Loughan on August 16, 1953 in Charlotte, MI. She has been retired for the past 30 years but worked for Arco has an executive secretary before...

Geraldine Harris

Geraldine Harris

Oct 11, 2018

Geraldine Harris, 88, went home to her Lord and Savior on October 11,2018 in Ennis, Texas, Geraldine was born on January 8, 1930 to James and Willie Bell Ritchie in Ada, Oklahoma.  Geraldine was loved by all her family and friends. She raised a lot of the children in her family, but still had time for her love of art....

Evelyn Nesbit Crowell

Evelyn Nesbit Crowell

Oct 11, 2018

Evelyn Nesbit Crowell (Ebby Lou) went home to be with the Lord and her husband Robert E. Crowell Jr. on Thursday, October 11th 2018. She loved life to the fullest, was more than just a housewife and loved Denny's. Born in Leesville, LA on January 22nd 1928 and married to an 18 year old Robert at 17. They went from...

Mary Lou Hill

Mary Lou Hill

Oct 3, 2018

Mary Lou Hill

 

Mary Lou Hill, 76, passed away in a Dallas Hospital on October 3, 2018.

Mary was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 5, 1942 to William and Dorothy Dwyerl. Mary is survived by her Sons: Chris Hill, Mark Hildebrand, Billy Hill. Daughter: Donna Hilderbrand, Grandchildren: Cody and Kaitlyn, Great-Grandchild Sailor. Mary will be greatly missed...

Delores Joan Ketter

Delores Joan Ketter

Sep 25, 2018

Delores Joan Ketter, 75, of Gun Barrel City, TX, passed away on September 25, 2018 in Athens, TX. Joan was born on November 4, 1942 to Lee Farmer and Lucy May Anderson in Farmersville, TX. She grew up in Farmersville, and lived in Mesquite, before moving to Gun Barrel City where she loved to call home. While in Mesquite she married Paul David Ketter on...

Willie Gonzales

Willie Gonzales

Sep 23, 2018

Guillermo "Willie" Gonzales, 62, of Kaufman, TX passed away on September 23, 2018 at his home.  Willie was born on March 7, 1956 to Arthur and Cresencia Gonzalez in Mabank, TX.  He was raised in Peeltown and recieved his associate's degree from Eastfield College.  For 22 years he worked as an electronic technician for AT&T.  Willie was a beloved Son,...

Payton Rae Deaver

Payton Rae Deaver

Sep 22, 2018

Payton Rae Deaver, born November 18, 1997 in Dallas, Texas, went to be with Jesus sooner than we ever expected on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the age of 20. Payton is survived by her 13 month old son Lukas Allen Deaver and daughter Sophia Rose Weiss, father Lynn Deaver, mother Nancy Braley, sister Ashlynn and Ashlynn’s husband Cullin Ellis...

Juan Ramirez

Juan Ramirez

Sep 20, 2018

When you are born, you cry, and the world rejoices.

Thursday, September 20, 2018, Juan Ramirez departed for his next adventure at the age of 66. Although his death was unexpected, he lived fully and was able to see his 6 children build homes with 27 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was many things but above all, he was...

James Earl Wade

James Earl Wade

Sep 15, 2018

James Earl Wade of Combine, Texas, passed away at his home on September 15, 2018. James was born on December 14, 1938 in Seagoville, Tx. James married Frances Nan Caves on June 21,1959 in Seagoville, Tx. James was a dedicated and loving father and husband. James always had a keen sense for business. From purchasing and running a feed store as a...

Frances Nan Wade

Frances Nan Wade

Sep 11, 2018

Frances Nan Wade was born on June 1, 1941 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Raymond and Jewel Caves. Frances passed away at her home in Combine, Texas on September 11, 2018. Frances married James Earl Wade in Seagoville, Texas on June 21, 1959. Frances was a kind and loving person who was an avid animal lover. She loved barrel racing and being...

Helen Marie Menzel

Helen Marie Menzel

Sep 5, 2018

Helen Menzel, 83, of Kaufman,Texas passed away on September 5, 2018. Helen was born on May 6, 1935 in Ada, Oklahoma to Enoch and Sadie Clements. She was born in Ada Oklahoma and attended school there. Helen moved to Dallas at the age of 14 where she lived most of her life. She then spent time living in Eustace before moving to Kaufman...

Veronica "Denise" Whisman

Veronica "Denise" Whisman

Sep 1, 2018

Veronica "Denise" Sanders-Whisman, 57, of Scurry, TX passed away at home on the 1st of September, 2018. Denise was born on July 27, 1961 to Johnnie and Ruby "Deloras" Sanders of Grapevine, TX. She was raised in Irving, TX, and lived in Dallas a few years prior to marrying Samuel Whisman on the 31st of  May, 1993 in Dallas, TX....

Shawn Dale Loe

Shawn Dale Loe

Sep 1, 2018

Shawn Dale Loe, age 48 of Kaufman, TX passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Shawn was born on March 5, 1970 in Dallas, TX. Shawn is survived by mother Selda Loe and sisters Denan and Stacy (husbands Rick Simoni and Kevin Reid) and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Loe.

Shawn was...

Sammy Joe Paul

Sammy Joe Paul

Aug 31, 2018

Sammy Joe Paul, 87, of Kaufman, TX passed away on August 31, 2018 in Kaufman.  Sammy was born to George and Alice Paul on September 14, 1930 in Scurry, TX. He was raised and lived in Kaufman County most his life.  He began working for Star Brand Ranch when he was just a teenager.  He joined the army during the Korean...

Alice Cox

Alice Cox

Aug 29, 2018

Alice Cox, 93, was called to her eternal resting place on August 29, 2018. She was born on April 11, 1925 to William and Mary Bednar in Kemp, TX. Alice was raised in the Kemp and Mabank area. She attended Scurry-Rosser Schools. She married Joe Cox in February of 1946 in Kaufman, Texas at the First United Methodist Church. Alice lived most of her life...

Angelena Gibbons

Angelena Gibbons

Aug 29, 2018

Angelena Gibbons, 84, of Kaufman, TX passed away on August 29, 2018 in Sunnyvale, TX.  Angelena was born on August 15, 1934 in Dallas, TX to John Garefalos and Vina Medford Garefalos.  She married James Gibbons in April 1985 in Oklahoma.  Those who preceded her in death are her first husband William Carl Todd, daughter Cheryl Elaine Oldlfield and many...

Gary Wren Dorough

Gary Wren Dorough

Aug 28, 2018

Gary Wren Dorough, 51, passed away on August 28, 2018 in Kaufman, TX. He was born on November 3, 1966 in Kaufman to Billy Jack and Jana Gail Dorough. Gary lived in Kaufman his entire life. He graduated in 1985 from Kaufman High School. He has worked as a surveyor for Statewide Title Company for the last 14 years. He did like...

Tari Lynne Stokes

Tari Lynne Stokes

Aug 23, 2018

Tari Lynne Stokes, 63, of Kaufman, TX, passed away on August 23, 2018 in Kaufman. Tari was born on December 29, 1954 in Detroit, MI. She was an expert embroidery manufacturer and spent many years making things with her embroiderer machine. Tari was a member of the Southside Baptist Church of Kaufman, TX and took part in the Kiwanis Club Program for the kids and...